Hanneman, Johnson say it was defense

Two Missouri basketball players suspended after a weekend fight say they were defending a female friend from her aggressive male roommate.

Steelers' Polamalu eager for return

Troy Polamalu hopes to play at least one more game this season, even though the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers have only a slim chance of making the playoffs.

A game with absolutely everything

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

Stein apologizes after 2 Tigers arrested

The Missouri women's basketball coach has apologized after two of her players were arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault.

Mizzou players suspended indefinitely

The two leading scorers for Missouri's women's basketball team have been suspended indefinitely after they were arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault.

Cheerleaders help with Christmas

Never fear, the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders are here to make sure you spread some thoughtful holiday cheer to your special dear. Check out...

U of Phoenix Stadium -- Glendale, Ariz.

Home of the Fiesta Bowl

Blue skies for Colts, Saints and Vikings

The NFL's top three teams all play indoors, and the forecast for all three is bright and sunny.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 6: Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders dance during a timeout in the game against the Detroit Lions at Paul Brown Stadium on December...

Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in Landover...

BCS Buster Bowl: TCU vs. Boise State

BCS Buster Bowl: TCU vs. Boise State

TCU (12-0), Boise State (13-0) to meet

TCU and Boise State will meet in the Fiesta Bowl.

TCU ready for grand stage

Despite being left out of the BCS title game, TCU is still ready to make a statement in the Fiesta Bowl.

BIG EAST Beasts Ready for Famine or Feast

...bear cat)? Turns out the nickname was born from pun. In a 1914 game against Kentucky, UC cheerleader Norman Pat Lyon singled out fullback Leonard K. Teddy Baehr with the yell: They may be Wildcats...

Enberg aims to show he can still bring it

Dick Enberg was introduced Thursday as the San Diego Padres' new TV play-by-play announcer.